COLBY – The Colby Public Library is calling all super-readers to join the summer reading program with the themes "Every Hero Has A Story" for ages 3-12, and "Unmasked!" for teens. Registration, in person, runs June 4-11 for both programs.

The reading record program for ages 3-12 includes both Read-to-Me and Read-Alone children. Eligible readers will shop in the "Superhero Headquarters" at the reading finale on Thursday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m. at the Colby Lion's Shelter. (All other events are at the library/city hall.)

Who is that face behind the mask? Design a superhero mask for the CPL Pow! Bam! Read! Super Wall. Readers bringing back a decorated mask for the Super Wall earn 100 free pages.

Fee-fi-fo-fum! I smell the scent of a guessing game. Visit our children's department to view the CPL Giant. Fill out a slip when you visit the library to estimate the giant's height. Some tall prizes await the winners.

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's the CPL's special activity booklets! Pick up a Superhero Mission Booklet when registering. Complete at least 25 of the 50 activities for some POWerful prizes.

Two story times sessions will take place at 10:30 a.m. June 18 and June 25 for children ages 3-6.

We kick off our program entertainers on Thursday, June 11 with "The Critter Crusader and the Creature Teachers." This Nature's Niche program invites all ages to use their super senses to explore the animal kingdom. Showtime is at 1:30 p.m.

Take a dash of science, a blob of humor, throw in some hillbillies, and what do you get? The Hillbilly Super Silly Spectacular Show! This program takes place at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9.

We welcome the Maplewood Badgers 4-H for their performance of fractured fairytales by Hans Christian Andersen, "One Hundred Words." This event takes place at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18. All ages are welcome.

LEGO Super Hour begins at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25 in the Community Room. Bring your own LEGOs and build super heroes.

"Be a Superhero for Your Community" from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 2 during craft day. Help make Thanksgiving placemats for the community dinner, decorated grocery bags for the Friends of the CPL Cheese Days book/Movie Sale, and angel tags for the local Christmas Giving Trees.

Super Cheese Days Book Sale will be July 16-18. Saturday, July 18 is bag day. Fill a grocery bag for only $4.

A display of 10 prize packages, including a NOOK GlowLight, are located in the Young Adult section for the teen "Unmasked!" reading program. Read a book and fill out a "Superbook Fact File" for a chance to win.

The final day to record pages is Monday, July 20. Turn in Teen reviews, and bring in a decorated mask.

New to our summer reading fun this year is an adult bingo program — Reading BINGO! Starting Monday, stop by the library to pick up a card and let the fun begin. Prizes will be on display in August.